My grandfathers medals have been lost over time and I'd like to get a set of replacements. He died in 1979 and I'd like to be able to honour him during remembrance services. He was awarded a 1939-45 star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 1939-45 I have contacted the MOD to get a list of these but they haven't told me if its possible to replace them.
Contact the MOD Medal Office You can contact the Medals Office in writing or via email. DBS-Medals@mod.gov.uk MOD Medal Office Room G36 Innsworth House Imjin Barracks Gloucester GL3 1HW Telephone enquiries are handled by the Joint Personnel Administration Centre (JPAC). Freephone (UK only): 0800 085 3600 Telephone (from overseas): *44 141 224 3600 They should be able to confirm what medals were issued to him - my father never applied and so his were a first issue in 2001. I guess they would also have details of reputable places to buy replacements from TD
Replace a medal You can only get a replacement medal from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) if it was stolen or destroyed, for example in a fire or flood. The medal must have been awarded for service after World War 1. You’ll need to show proof by providing a copy of either a: police crime report successful insurance claim listing the individual items You can also buy replacement medals from a licensed medal dealer. Apply for a veterans badge or a medal
Andy, there is a matching but misdescribed group of four complete with medal bar on eBay now. Not the best of condition judging by the photos, but then again, they are over 70 years old. Auction ends Wednesday at 13:51:42 GMT. And just spotted a matching set of miniatures – ends at 20:02:16 GMT tonight.
That's a fairly standard set, Andy and as Owen says, they weren't named. My Dad (still) hasn't applied for his but when he decided that he'd like a set for a Normandy visit, I ordered a set through a dealer / mounter...You then receive a clean set with new ribbons mounted either 'swing-' or court-mounted, as you choose.
As Rich says, a standard set of WW2 medals. Should be able to pick up that group for roughly £10-15 per medal and then have them mounted for about the same again.
The price the medals are listed is a good price. It’s cheaper to buy originals then to buy copy medals. You can either leave as is or get them court mounted The miniatures are easy to get contact me if you need help
Andy Don't even think about it .......... Honour your Grandad and have them court mounted at a one-off cost (my pic shows how they will look) Ron